A preliminary hearing has been set for late February in the murder case against Paul R. Potter.

Potter, 49, of Kirksville, who is facing first-degree murder and other charges connected to allegations he stabbed, killed and dismembered Willis Edward Meredith, of Kirksville, will have his preliminary hearing on Feb. 22 at 9 a.m. at the Adair County Courthouse.

That hearing, like Potter’s earlier proceedings, will take place in the associate circuit court. Officers and witnesses are expected to offer testimony as the state tries to demonstrate probable cause. If such evidence is found, the case will be bound for trial in Adair County Circuit Court.